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be orderly



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Transitions with these characteristics tend to be orderly.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 1, 2025

In that worldview, children are expected to "conform to in-group norms, be obedient, be orderly, be disciplined."

From Salon Dec. 18, 2024

"MINUSMA's drawdown must be orderly and responsible, prioritizing the safety and security of peacekeepers and Malians."

From Reuters Jun. 19, 2023

The unwinding of all of this might not be orderly, and could have significant geopolitical consequences.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2022

I thought at first I’d sort them out by type, because I like things to be orderly.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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